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    Dell XPS M1730 C2D 2.2GHz 8700M GT 2GB 250GB DVDRW WiFi $610

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by icecubez189, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. icecubez189

    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    Here's a side deal for members of woot.com from cowboom.com. Looks like a really good deal on the XPS M1730. Has a pretty decent 8700M GT video card, not to mention a nice WUXGA resolution screen, good processor and a good amount of hard drive space. It's factory sealed, brand new and comes with all the CD's and documentation. $600+$10= $610 total (tax may or may not be included depending on shipping address).

    http://www.cowboom.com/?aff=woot

    Dell XPS M1730 17" Laptop C2D 2.2GHz 2GB 250GB DVDRW WiFi

    Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor T7500, 2.2GHz
    2GB DDR2 memory, expandable to 4GB
    250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
    Multiformat DVDRW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
    17" UltraSharp WUXGA high-definition widescreen display
    NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT graphics
    Built-in 2.0-megapixel Web cam
    8-in-1 media card reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital IO, Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital HD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card
    IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
    Standard Wi-Fi Catcher
    Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card
    Weighs 10.6 lbs

    Condition:
    Factory Sealed, New
    What's Included:
    xps notebook pc
    battery
    ac adapter
    ac power cord
    windows operating system
    windows os license key
    windows os restore partition
    documentation
     
    icecubez189, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. kcobra

    kcobra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Be careful. Cowboom does not have the best reputation. It's a good deal with the WUXGA screen as long as it is new and has the normal Dell wattanty.
     
    kcobra, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. icecubez189

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    icecubez189, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. Cin'

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    It's nice..but I wonder if you can get the same pricing, etc..at Dell's Outlet?


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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  5. ChristopherAKAO4

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    I rather doubt it, but there currently out of stock so it's hard to say. But if you could it would be a refurb while this one is new. The time to buy a M1730 was when they cleared them out to make way for the new Alienware laptop a few weeks ago for $999 with duel GPUs. That was one of the best deals I've seen in my four years of notebook deal seeking.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 13, 2009
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  6. Cin'

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    Yes, I understand....You never know with the Outlet..A good supply one day, out the next.

    Did you order when it was availi' then, if it was the best deal you had seen?


    Cin.
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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  7. ChristopherAKAO4

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    No, I'm not really into gaming. I prefer 13-14 inch for lugging around campus. Still as good as that deal was I was very tempted to sang one although I don't rightly know what I would have done with it since I don't game. LOL
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 13, 2009
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  8. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Not a bad deal for M1730, a single 8700m stinks, but for a new sealed laptop not bad at all. :cool:
     
    Ripfire, Jun 13, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    HA! I understand....the 1730 is a very nice lappy! ;)

    (I'm still looking for the *perfect* 13", for myself) :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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  10. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Let me know when you find it! :)
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 13, 2009
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  11. Cin'

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    Of course, I will! :)

    Maybe even a deal like the 1730 :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 13, 2009
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  12. gemo

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    That was a crazy deal, I saw it too late. It was more a pricing mistake though, a lot of the orders got cancelled.
     
    gemo, Jun 16, 2009
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  13. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Was it? I wondered about that. Didn't bother to follow along and see if the orders ever got filled though. What a shame.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 16, 2009
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